Expectations… If you don’t clearly communicate what they are (and add some practice role-playing in for the littles) disaster and disappointment can ensue… I’ve had to chase down a certain 3 year old more times than I care to admit because I didn’t clearly communicate before hand proper etiquette at the park. So I’ve made […]
Parenting
It’s A Date!
While up at the cabin last month, I decided to take each of my boys out for some special one-on-one time before Greta is born and life gets a little crazy. Do any of you do that with your children? I remember my mom taking each of us girls out for a special ‘date’ each summer. […]
Setting Goals
As I’ve said before, I love setting goals and casting vision. It really helps to keep me focused! I’m also a big ‘to-do’ list person. Can anyone else relate? There is something just so satisfying about checking things off… Continuing in the tradition of my mother, I’ve been in the habit of making ‘semester’ evaluations […]
Confession Time…
I’m blaming this on genetics… My mom’s weakness was Diet Coke (aka ‘mom pop’). Mine is cookies.
Learning Rewards…
Learning enriches our lives. By that I mean that it makes everyday interactions more enjoyable! I experienced that this last fall when my Bible study group was going over Daniel. That one highschool year of delving deep into ancient world history paid off in huge dividends as we explored the book of Daniel in depth. […]
Gift of Seasons
I’ve seen this floating around the internet for a while. It always makes me chuckle and yes, I usually cry at the ending. Life with toddlers and preschoolers can be stressful at times. Motherhood is most certainly of the 24 hour, labor-intensive variety. But as I was showing my mom the original music video that […]